1985 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 240 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Granada | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |